Winner for a couple of hours

Hi all, felt really happy to be the first one to submit a solution to this spoj challenge. This is a challenge problem so the shorter the code, the more points. Well i did remain the winner till a couple of hours till my code length was beaten by numerix, who is one of the best python coders around.
Hoping to improve my code and learn more python.

DesktopAlarm_v2

Hi, recently working on making a better version of Desktop Speaking Alarm.
Here's the latest version.
Improvements:
1. The application now works in background once you set the timer.
2. The clock set is a 24 hour one.
Please leave you reviews.

Fun with perl-- Terminal Animation

Here's some fun for you. Want to turn you terminal to a live aquarium with sharks and ships roaming around?? Here's what you need to do:
1. Install Term-Animation from here
2. Extract the package using tar -xvf filename
3. cd to the directory formed after extraction and run :
perl Makefile.PL && make && make test
4. sudo make install
5. Install AsciiAquarium from here.
6. cd to the directory and type sudo cp asciiquarium /usr/local/bin
7. sudo chmod 0755 /usr/local/bin/asciiquarium
8. Now to test the application , type:
/usr/local/bin/asciiquarium
or
perl /usr/local/bin/asciiquarium
Here's a screenshot of the animation:

That't it hope you enjoy!
P.S Source: nixcraft